Episode 93: Advisory Fee Billing
On episode 93 of the CCO Buzz podcast, we’re joined by Sr. Compliance Consultant Maggie Tavares to discuss the importance of adequate and accurate Advisory Fee Billing.
On episode 93 of the CCO Buzz podcast, we’re joined by Sr. Compliance Consultant Maggie Tavares to discuss the importance of adequate and accurate Advisory Fee Billing.
Maryland has joined Mississippi and Vermont on a growing list of state jurisdictions using January 1, 2022, as the effective date for new continuing education (CE) requirements. Within those states, Investment Adviser Representatives (IAR) must annually complete twelve (12) CE … Read More
The fiduciary standard of care required by investment advisers is well established and is a major component of every client relationship. Investment advisers are tasked with the financial health of their clients and safe keeping of nest eggs built over … Read More
At the beginning of 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released its exam priorities report for the year.[1] In the release, the SEC stated the following: “The Division will continue to review the compliance programs of RIAs, including whether … Read More
On episode 91 of the CCO Buzz, we are lucky enough to be joined by Director of Consultation Services, Tina Mitchell, to discuss her annual Year-End Compliance Checklist for Investment Advisers.
The continued growth of investor assets participating in wrap fee programs has prompted regulators to maintain a sharp focus on the programs as part of an ongoing assessment of market-wide risks and matters of importance to retail investors saving for … Read More
Recent action brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against a Miami-based hedge fund manager offers another cautionary tale about the need for investors to perform a high level of due diligence when dealing with private placement memorandums … Read More
In its recently issued annual report on state-registered investment advisers, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) was straightforward about the steps it believes advisers should be taking to create a culture of compliance in today’s rapidly changing regulatory environment. … Read More
Almost 12 years have passed since Bernie Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison with restitution of $170 billion for perpetrating an elaborate Ponzi scheme that harmed thousands of clients. Widely regarded as the largest fraudulent investment scandal in … Read More
The North American Securities Administrators Association (“NASAA”) recently adopted a new model rule on Investment Adviser Representative (“IAR”) requirements for Continuing Education (“CE”). The new model rule states any IAR registered under Section 404 of the 2002 Act (or 201 … Read More